Northwest-Shoals Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	26%

Located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Northwest-Shoals Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Northwest-Shoals Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Northwest-Shoals Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Northwest-Shoals Community College is reported to be 26%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Alabama state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 65% at Northwest-Shoals Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,831

Cost of attendance at Northwest-Shoals Community College in 2022 for students from Alabama.

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Alabama's average	$10,612
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,521

Cost of attendance at Northwest-Shoals Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average	$22,133
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Northwest-Shoals Community College received on average $5,952 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,952

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	302	62%	$6,448	$1,947,248
Other Federal Grant	457	94%	$5,168	$2,361,609
State Grant/Scholarships	27	6%	$547	$14,756
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	135	28%	$2,900	$391,460
Total Grant & Scholarships	465	95%	$5,952	$2,767,825

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northwest-Shoals Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northwest-Shoals Community College students is 26.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 22.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.7%.

26.0%

African American 18.3% 13 students
white 28.3% 137 students
unknown 12.5% 2 students
hispanic 19.2% 10 students

Service Offerings

Northwest-Shoals Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Northwest-Shoals Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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